I crashed my Excelleron 90 into trees this weekend and suprizingly enough it suvived very well exept the 2 dowels in the front middle of the wing that locate the wing to the fuse. They both broke off at 3/8 to a 1/2 inch into the wing. It looks as if I could epoxy them into exact location but will this be enough to hold the wing?
I have also thought of doing this epoxy thing then drill down the middle of the dowel about 1 1/2 inches and insert 3/32 piano wire for strength.

Any ideas?

Drill them out completely, and replace the whole length, it's easy to do.

FBD.

Thanks Dave,

The dowels were broke off splintered and at first I would think that the drill would walk around and get off center but I tried a forstner bit and it worked fine. I was hoping there would be an easier way than opening up the wing.

Thanks again

Good show !! It took less time to drill 'em out than it did
thinkin' about it, huh ?

FBD.

Hi!
I never use wood dowels ...Easton aluminum arrow shaft tubings are lighter and never wear down (compress) like wooden dowels.
Regards!
Jan K
Sweden

Thanks Jaka,

I'll think about that next plane I build or repair dowels.